Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Single Traditional Column Still Rum vs Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Single Traditional Column Still RumWeeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old
DistilleryRhum St BarthWeeknight Whisky
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£37.5£31.95
Rating5.00/5

Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Single Traditional Column Still Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £38.

For beginners: Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Single Traditional Column Still Rum is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.5 vs £31.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Rhum?

Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Single Traditional Column Still Rum is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Weeknight?

Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

Only Rhum St Barth Se Mettre Au Vert Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Fresh FruitVanillaLeafyCitric

Only Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

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